Meet The Cast and Crew of THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS

THE CAST

Kai Alfonso
Dromio of Ephesus

This is Kai's second production with ROŪGE. He is thankful for the opportunity to be part of a production that blends Hip-Hop and Theatre. Two art forms that have affected his life and career, while growing with him hand-in-hand. From reading and performing Shakespeare plays to listening and dancing to songs from the Golden Age of Hip-Hop. Kai would like to thank his parents for their constant love and support.

Vania Alonnie
Desi, DJ, et. al.

is an actress, educator, and writer based in Norfolk, VA. She is thrilled to be working with ROUGE VA for the first time and has long admired their impact and contributions to the artistic ecosystem in the 757. Holding a BA in Drama/Theatre Performance, she has appeared in numerous productions across the area, including Clyde’s as Letitia (Generic Theatre), Henry V as Katherine (Virginia Stage Company), and for colored girls… as Lady in Orange (NSU Theatre Company).

Delona Bean
Luciana

(also known as D E L 0 N A) is delighted to return to the stage for her eighth ROÜGE production.  A singer, poet, and improviser trained in both traditional and musical improv at Push Comedy Theatre, she thrives in the space where story meets soul. She’s also a dedicated student of body work, exploring the wisdom of movement and its power to heal. Previous ROUGE productions include Posses$ion, Rosie the Riveter, and Pride & Prejudice & Dragons, where she also helped craft the musical score. Drawn to ROUGE’s bold storytelling, Delona believes in art that entertains, unearths, and dares to transform us from the inside out.

Clifford Clark
Antipholus of Syracuse

is back again with his home away from home at ROŪGE. He just recently won a VEER Award With his band Emerald Beach for best alternative/ pop ep of the the year. He will be performing at Harbor fest with them. He is supper excited to be on stage again with friends here.

Ryan Clemens
MC Hendelberg et. al.

is originally from Wyoming, Ryan began his theatre career with a traveling Wild West show named "The Cowpoke Theatrical Company."  He has performed on stage, on film, with Improv comedy teams, even in rock and roll bands.  He teaches theatre arts classes at ODU and TCC, but his greatest joy comes when he performs as his relative Samuel L. Clemens is better known as Mark Twain. Ryan has performed around the country, as well as twelve years with Norfolk's Virginia Stage Company and several seasons with both the Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg and Tidewater Stage in Virginia Beach.   He holds a BA in Theatre from Western Washington University, an MFA in Acting from Regent University, and he is also a member of the Actor's Equity Candidate Program. The best role he has ever gotten is that of Husband to his very kind and supportive wife Sonja.

Jay Prime
Antipholus of Ephesus

Jay Prime, an Actor/Rapper, from Norfolk, Virginia, is a graduate of the NSU Theatre Company. Jay has performed and sound designed in previous productions with the NSU Theatre Company, Virginia Stage Company, ODU Rep, and Zieders American Dream Theatre. Most recently, he portrayed Tybalt Rouge’s production of Romeo and Juliet, and is very excited to return!

Ana Monae
Adriana

is a native of Newport News, Virginia and has been involved in performing arts since she was a toddler.She first appeared in a production at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center.  She returned to theatre in 2024, as Sofia in The Color Purple at Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center. Ciana is also pursuing a music career under the moniker, “Ana Monae.” Signed to SoDopeStudios, she has continued to follow through with her music career by releasing two projects as well as performing nationwide. Ciana hopes to continue merging her passion of music with theatre by joining more productions throughout the year.

Kameron Peters

Dromio of Syracuse

is thrilled to be apart of Bomb-itty of Errors! He grew up in Hampton, Virginia where he studied theatre at Thomas Nelson Community College now known as Virginia Peninsula Community College. Later, he started doing community theatre/professional theatre around different parts of Virginia with known shows like Pippin, Mamma Mia, A Streetcar named Desire, and many more. From theatre, he took his talents to Tv/film and landed a role in Fences starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Other films consist of feature film Together, television true crime series ATL Homicide, a few shorts Higher Lows and Blind Justice. Kameron would like to thank God, family, friends, and the community for their support.

Dai Poole
Dr. P, Cop et. al.

is thrilled to return to the stage with Rouge for his second production with the company. He previously appeared in the ensemble of Romeo & Juliet and is excited to collaborate again with this talented creative team. Dai is a Hampton Roads–based performer, singer, and improviser with experience spanning theatre, comedy, and screen work. His stage credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Burial at Thebes, and Superior Donuts, along with original improv productions with Lemon Pepper & Sazón. In addition to theatre, Dai has appeared in television and commercial projects, including The X Factor USA, The Daily Show, and various regional campaigns. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Virginia Tech and has trained in Meisner technique and improv at Push Comedy Theater. Dai is grateful to Rouge for the opportunity to return and share another story with audiences.

Janae Thompson
Luciana (Understudy)

Janae is a theatrical performer and filmmaker from Hampton Roads, Virginia. Recent performance credits include As You Like It (The Z), Fat Ham (VSC/Firehouse Theater), Imagine (REACH at Kennedy Center), Rathskeller (The Z), The Little Mermaid (VMT), Refraction of Light (The Z) and the Inheritance Theatre Project’s Emmy Award-winning Exodus: Homecoming. In the theatrical community, she serves as Communications Coordinator for ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented, collaborator of UPAC, and Repertory Member for the Canady Foundation for the Arts. Janae is a 2025 Trinacria Residency Artist with Trinacria Theatre Company (Pezzolo, Sicily) and a former New Orleans Film Society Producers Lab Fellow (Class of ’22). She currently serves on the Advisory Council for Gen MOCA at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and on WHRO’s Next Gen Collective Board. Janae is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Full Sail University, where she studied film and video. JanaeThompson.com

CREATIVE TEAM

Steve Pacek, Co-Director: Recent credits include: Choreographer for Pride & Prejudice & Dragons and Rosie the Riveter (Roūge); Director of A Sherlock Carol (Virginia Stage Co); Director of RENT and the Stinky Cheese Man and Choreographer for Ragtime and Once (Arden); Director of tick, tick BOOM! and The Syringa Tree, (Theatre Horizon); Choreographer for Man of La Mancha and Peter and the Starcatcher (Delaware Theatre Company); Director/Choreographer of The Prom (Tantrum Theater); Steve is also still very much an actor and won a 2023 Barrymore Award in Philadelphia for best-supporting actor in a musical and is a past recipient of the F. Otto Haas Award. SDC and AEA member.  Thanks to Patrick and the entire Roūge team!  To this amazing cast and crew!  And to Teezy...this was so dope.  We'll do it again, I hope. www.stevepacek.com

TeezySoDope, Co-Director: TeezySoDope or simply Teezy, is an artist/songwriter/creative director/performer/public speaker/host/ music label owner & Governor Board Member of the Recording Academy: DC Chapter. The 2x Veer Award winner is just what her name says, “SoDope”. With projects UnapologeticQueen , QuaranTeezy, PointToTheDope & iAmTeezySoDope…she has a catalog that matches. One of One stage presence, bringing “BigENERGY” is what Teezy does every set. As an entrepreneur, Teezy uses her writing, creative and business mind to create SoDopeStudios. An one stop shop for entertainment essentials . Specializing in Performance coaching, Songwriting, Creative Direction, as well as Original Jingles for businesses, radio shows, podcast & brands. With recent focus as a songwriter and performance coach for young rising artists in the 757 area, Teezy is the Assistant Director of B.E.A.M (music program for high school students) as well as production team of The RnB Block Party & Cousinz Festival! No matter the stage, no matter the space, “Everyone remembers the DOPE!”

Joey Mueller, Lighting Designer is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan University. Former design credits include The Addams Family (Hurrah Players), Frankenstein (CORE Theatre Ensemble), and Desperate Measures (Generic Theater). He is excited to be part of ROŪGE’s production of The Bomb-itty of Errors and hopes you enjoy the show.

Ryan Ward, Costume Designer is stoked to be working with ROǓGE once again! He is a Virginia native and ODU Alumni, who recently moved back to Hampton Roads after a decade in New York City! Previous design credits include: As You Love It, My Brother Death (Zeiders American Dream Theater); Into the Breeches (Little Theatre of Virginia Beach); Pride & Prejudice & Dragons, Rosie the Riveter, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (ROǓGE); Clyde’s, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Urinetown (Generic Theater); Reefer Madness, Philadelphia Story (Little Theatre of Norfolk).

Xavier, Sound Designer is the keyboard player, sound engineer/tech, and founder of the Good Vybez Band. Established in 2022, the band brings over 10 years of collective experience to every stage. Starting a band was a dream Xavier had since he was young, and seeing that dream come to life and continue to flourish has been a true blessing. Good Vybez Band is a corporate and party band that caters to a wide range of audiences, performing many of today’s most popular genres. Known for their live, personable, and unmatched vibe, Good Vybez Band delivers an experience guests won’t forget. The full band consists of nine members, offering a variety of instruments and melodious singers, while also having the flexibility to scale down for more intimate settings.

Kim Fuller, Stage Manager is excited to be working with rouge for the first time. They have been working in the theater scene around Norfolk and in technical theater in general for over a decade. Most recently, they held the title of PSM at the Wells theater with Virginia stage company, including shows such as Emma, wait until dark, and Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Kim would like to thank their co-creators at ROŪGE for this opportunity and their family and friends for all of their support.

Kylie Collier, Assistant Stage Manager is thrilled to be working with ROŪGE again as the assistant stage manager for Bomb-itty of Errors. They’ve been working backstage in the Hampton Roads area since 2022. They’ve had the privilege to stage manage RougeVA’s production of ‘The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant’., Zeiders American Dream Theater’s production of ‘Nolan’s Wake’, as well as LTN’s ‘Ride the Cyclone’ and Generic Theater’s ‘The Viewing Room’ & ‘Tarrytown’. They want to thank everyone that has provided mentorship and encouraging words. You mean the world to them! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this amazing cast and crew’s hard work!!

Tiara Diamond, Props Manager is thrilled to be working with ROŪGE again as the assistant stage manager for Bomb-itty of Errors. They’ve been working backstage in the Hampton Roads area since 2022. They’ve had the privilege to stage manage RougeVA’s production of ‘The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant’., Zeiders American Dream Theater’s production of ‘Nolan’s Wake’, as well as LTN’s ‘Ride the Cyclone’ and Generic Theater’s ‘The Viewing Room’ & ‘Tarrytown’. They want to thank everyone that has provided mentorship and encouraging words. You mean the world to them! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this amazing cast and crew’s hard work!!

Meet The Cast and Crew of WHAT REMAINS

THE CAST

Terri Lee Gayer
ID

Terri is excited to be making her first appearance with ROŪGE. She has performed throughout the country as a dancer, singer, actor, improviser, and voice over actor. She earned a BFA in Theatre Performance from Longwood University and has taught theatre and dance for twenty six years in local public schools. She is currently inspiring young thespians at Academy for Discovery at Lakewood in Norfolk, and strives to make theatre more accessible for all kids. Some favorite local performances are June in Chicago (LTN), A Holiday Cabaret (LTN), Desdemona’s Mother in Othello (Shakespeare in the Grove), The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology Season 6 (Push Comedy Theater), and Panties in a Twist: The All Female Sketch Comedy Show 2015-2020 & 2023 (Push Comedy Theater). She’d like to thank her husband Robbyn for supporting her performance endeavors, and her sons Jasper and Gavin for letting mom have some playtime too.

ANN HEYWOOD
HOUSE

Ann Heywood has been active in all aspects of the Performing Arts including Theater and film for over 50 years. She has worked in over 100 productions with theaters that include the Zeiders American Dream Theatre, the Little Theatre of Norfolk, the Little Theater of Virginia Beach, and the Generic Theatre. She has also directed and taught theater. Ann feels blessed by the four Angels in her universe, her two wonderful daughters, and two adorable grandchildren.

INDYA JACKSON
NARRATOR

Indya Jackson is honored to serve as the narrator for What Remains. Recent adventures include playing Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet with Rogue, performing in As You Love It at Zeiders American Dream Theatre, and appearing in A Christmas Carol and A Sherlock Carol at Virginia Stage Company. Indya is drawn to stories that linger in the quiet spaces and is grateful to help carry this one. Much love to this beautiful cast and creative team for their trust and collaboration.

KOMAL SMRUTI
MOTHER

Komal Smruti is beyond excited to be with Rouge Theater Reinvented after completing a run in The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant. Her other local credits include Krish in My Brother Death at Zeider’s American Dream Theater, Drusilla in Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at the Virginia Stage Company, and Lysandria in Rouge’s own All Roads Lead to Home. Coming from roughly a decade of working on indie film and tv projects in NYC, Philadelphia and in the Hampton Roads area, she recently participated in the Hampton Roads Horror48-Hour Film Project, as well as filming several other indie shorts due to release later this year and in early 2026.

DELONA BEAN
DOCENT

Delona Bean (also known as D E L 0 N A) is thrilled to return to immersive theater with ROUGE at the Hermitage Museum. A singer, poet, and improviser trained in both traditional and musical improv at Push Comedy Theatre, she thrives in the space where story meets soul. She’s also a dedicated student of body work, exploring the wisdom of movement and its power to heal. Previous ROUGE productions include Posses$ion, Rosie the Riveter, and Pride & Prejudice & Dragons, where she also helped craft the musical score. Drawn to ROUGE’s bold storytelling, Delona believes in art that entertains, unearths, and dares to transform us from the inside out.

SYLVIE LYNN GREEN
DOCENT/UNDERSTUDY

Sylvie attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Her performances with ROU̅GE include Pride and Prejudice and Dragons, Rosie the Riveter, POSSES$ION, The House That Jack Built, Gretel’s Home for Wayward Children, Beneath the Surface and Miss Kitty’s House of Cosmic Love. She has performed at Zeider's American Dream Theater in Boxes of Someday (Not-So-Young Margaret) and LOCO: Likker Outta Control (Debbie Ann). Other performances include Sweat (Jesse) and Hand to God (Margery) at Generic Theater, The Resting Place (Angela) at the Goode Theater, and All My Sons (Sue Bayliss) and The Great Gatsby (Lucille McKee) at Virginia Stage Company. Sylvie has an MFA in Creative Writing and teaches writing for Tidewater Community College.

The Creative Team

PATRICK MULLINS
DIRECTOR

As a director, immersive experience designer, and the Executive Director of ROŪGE, he’s focused on one big idea: the arts aren’t just entertainment—they’re a system for cultural, civic, and economic vitality. His practice includes helping organizations tell their stories in ways that bring people closer and inspire meaningful support.

Under his leadership, ROŪGE has become a nimble, artist-led engine for bold storytelling and community connection. The company activates overlooked spaces, hires and empowers local artists, and uses technology to spark creative and economic energy across Hampton Roads. From Rosie the Riveter in an airplane hangar to Pride and Prejudice and Dragons at the Hermitage to Hedwig in a neighborhood bar, Patrick’s work blurs boundaries, builds community, and invites people to imagine what’s possible.

His projects have been supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Virginia Humanities, the Center for Performance and Civic Practice, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Virginia Humanities and regional partners from WHRO to the Philippine Cultural Center. He is a recipient of the Bettie Minette Cooper Arts Educator Award from the Hampton Roads Cultural Alliance.

Armed with an MFA from the University of South Carolina and two decades of experience as a director, producer, facilitator, and professor, Patrick has taught at Old Dominion University, Christopher Newport University, and Virginia Wesleyan University. His work lives at the intersection of storytelling, spectacle, and community—where immersive performance meets local culture, and where artists are equipped not just to make work, but to build a scene.

He likes his theatre immersive, his ensembles brave, and his spreadsheets color-coded.

THOM WHITE
PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Thom White is co-founder and Design Principal at Work Program Architects, a Norfolk-based team of designers with a shared passion for community-focused collaboration, placemaking, and storytelling. He currently serves on the boards of the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, the Norfolk Innovation Corridor, and AIA Coastal Virginia where he focuses on resilience and arts advocacy. He loved collaborating with Patrick and Rouge on Possession and is thrilled to be back for What Remains.

TONY LIN
ARCHITECT & MODEL DESIGN

Tony Lin is an architectural designer and maker. With a focus on the intersection of digital fabrication and visual storytelling, Tony leverages emerging technologies to translate concepts and narratives into well-crafted physical and virtual realities. An enthusiastic advocate for creative collaboration, his approach combines technical innovation with a commitment to craftsmanship and the power of building together.

NIKKI LEONE
LEAD INSTALLATION ARTIST

Nikki Leone earned her MFA in Sculpture from the University of California, Santa Barbara, after receiving her BFA in Sculpture and Extended Media from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. For nearly a decade, she worked as a Display Artist and Coordinator for Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters before founding Poplar and Pine Studios, creating immersive event activations and custom displays for a variety of clients and corporations.

XIMERAx
LOBBY EXPERIENCE

XIMERA is a creative agency specializing in brand development, set design, and experiential environments, with a focus on energy direction , blending fashion, music, culture, and intentional presence to shape how spaces look, feel, and resonate.

KEN NISHIMOTO
ANIMATIONS

This is Ken's second time working with Rouge and his first time working on a Hermitage Immersive Theater Experience. As an animator, he has worked on a diverse range of projects which include Eco-Musica, Greenbeats, and Intergalactic Goodspeed, on which, he served as a co-director. Throughout his animation career, he has earned numerous awards, including 3 Emmys. Ken also teaches animation and motion graphics to teens at the Hurrah Players.

JOSEPH MUELLER
LIGHTING DESIGNER

Joseph Mueller is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan University. Former design credits include The Addams Family (Hurrah Players), Frankenstein (CORE Theatre Ensemble), and Desperate Measures (Generic). He welcomes you to the Hermitage and hopes you enjoy What Remains.

JACKSON SMITH
IMMERSIVE SOUND DESIGNER

Jackson is thrilled to be a part of his first Hermitage Immersive Theater Experience with the team. He is a composer, sound designer, and audio engineer who graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2025. He was first introduced to the world of interactive media as a player in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign during his high school years. During that process, he wrote 11 original compositions to complement the various situations the campaign explored. Since then, he has contributed his musical and audio expertise to a wide range of projects, including video games, animations, plays, short films, and additional table top gaming experiences. He is honored to have helped realize the audio experience of What Remains.

OTIS BROOKS
COMPOSER

Otis Brooks is an award-winning composer, guitarist, and producer known for blending soulful depth with cinematic atmosphere. A longtime creative collaborator with Rouge and founder/director Patrick Mullins, Brooks has composed original music for The House That Jack Built, Posses$ion, and Pride and Prejudice and Dragons, and has performed in Rouge productions including Rain Cycles, Sounds Like Home, and Gretel’s Home for Wayward Children.

For Rouge’s latest immersive production, What Remains, presented at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens in Norfolk, Brooks provides original music that complements the sensory design of the experience and reflects his continued collaboration with the Rouge creative team.

NATHAN WEBB
INSTALLATION CREW

Nathan, a Louisville native, is returning for his fourth consecutive year at the Hermitage Museum eager to bring life into another show. While not professionally trained, he draws from experience working on community favorites such as Pride and Prejudice and Dragons, Possessed, and The House that Jack Built to help curate this project.

TERRIN PITRONE
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Terrin Pitrone is a Hampton Roads native and event planning professional. With a passion for creating meaningful, audience-centered experiences, she brings her love of logistics and storytelling together through immersive work. A longtime fan of Rogue and its bold approach to immersive theater, Terrin is thrilled to be part of the creation team and help bring this dynamic experience to life.

Romeo & Juliet Production Photos

Romeo & Juliet performed at Lynnhaven House from June 12 - 21, 2025. Photos by J. Stubbs Photography

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